Comparative study of asymmetric bridge and split AC supply converter for switched reluctance motor

摘要

The popularity of the Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) increases gradually due to its advantages such as low weight, less cost, high efficiency, high starting torque and rugged construction as compared to conventional motors. The overall cost reduction of SRM drive can be done with minimum switching devices in power converter. The ac split supply converter is best alternative for asymmetric bridge converter. This paper deals with the performance of ac split converter and asymmetric bridge converter with 8/6 SRM motor using MATLAB simulation. The 8/6 SRM motor parameter is determined with Ansys / Rmxprt. This paper discusses split ac supply converter has low cost and better efficiency.